Sketch, Sketch, Sketch..,

I have rounded up several sketches that I did a while ago . I was participating in the, sketching from life, forum on wetcanvas.com. This is the best site for artist! Sketching from life on a daily basis is one of the best ways to improve ones skills as an artist. I wish I was more disciplined. If there was one bit of advice I would give about becoming a better artist it would be to sketch something from life everyday, devote at least 30 minutes a day. I should really practice what I preach.

Sketch items from around the house. Short 30 minutes or less contour line drawing.

Do some longer studies using shading to add dimension and depth

Sketch larger objects, focusing on proportion.

Accessories make good subjects for sketching!

Go out in the fresh air and sketch some trees. Experiment with different media.

Food is another excellent source for sketching. Who knew macaroni and cheerios could be so interesting!? Experiment with different media, pencil, acrylic, colored pencil.

Quick 30 second or one minute gesture drawings are excellent exercises in observation and drawing. I did these during my son's gymnastics class.

Another classic subject matter is the portrait of others and yourself.

Always remember, Practice makes perfect. And Patience, Patience, Patience.